I’m a big fan of Chuck Miller’s There’s a Better Way videos on the website of Fine Homebuilding magazine. In this one, he shows a quick way to defuzz a new paint roller – an important step to prevent lint from fouling your perfect paint job.

Chris McLaughlin, author of the upcoming book A Garden to Dye For: How to Use Plants From the Garden to Create Natural Colors for Fabrics and Fibers (St. Lynn's Press), offers these instructions for naturally dyed Easter eggs.

BYGL, or “Beagle,” as the participants call it, is a weekly news report from experts with the Ohio State University Extension. They offer tips on lawn and garden maintenance and provide updates on issues such as pests, diseases and weather damage – often with a healthy dose of humor.

Honda and Toro mowers earned the highest scores among self-propelled, gas-powered mowers, the most popular type. The Honda HRR2169VKA, which sells for about $400, and the Toro 20381, priced around $520, were both named Best Buys.